Metzev

Metzev provides a purpose-built software, Amptrail, that functions as an operating system for the lithium battery recycling industry. The platform helps recyclers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) manage and streamline the logistics of battery shipments. Key features include shipment scheduling, automated compliance documentation, real-time feedstock tracking, inventory management, and a centralized supplier communication portal, all designed to increase efficiency and revenue. By addressing the lack of dedicated tools for this sector, Metzev aims to keep critical materials in a regenerative, circular loop, making the electric vehicle industry more sustainable.

The company was founded by Joseph Metzler Concepción, who began experimenting with lithium-ion batteries in high school. His initial work on projects like converting electric motorcycles and building racing drones highlighted the high cost and accessibility issues of these batteries. This experience led him to develop a proof of concept at Georgia Tech for using second-life EV batteries. Metzev participated in Georgia Tech's CREATE-X Startup Launch program in the summer of 2023, which helped the company pivot from hardware to its current software focus after realizing the market's need for logistics management solutions. In early 2024, the company secured $320,000 in a pre-seed funding round from the Atlanta-based firm Fusen to scale its operations.

Metzev's business model is centered on its B2B software, Amptrail, which serves clients like battery recyclers and OEMs. The software is designed to reduce manual workloads for operators, allowing them to handle more volume with fewer resources by minimizing time spent on scheduling freight and correcting spreadsheets. This focus on operational efficiency helps clients maximize their revenue, which is primarily derived from processing black mass. Initially, the company focused on distributing second-life EV batteries at a lower cost for applications such as golf carts, RVs, and commercial energy storage systems before shifting to its current software-as-a-service model.

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